Coalition of youths in Onitsha South Local Government Area, have engaged in a peaceful walk to call for peace and an end to violence in Anambra State.
The peaceful walk started from Central School Odoakpu down to Onitsha South Local Government Headquarters at Fegge.
Over a hundred youths gathered at Central school Odoakpu with banners written “Onitsha South Youths say Stop Robbery and Crime” “Stop Burning Anambra State”, “We Are Builders Not Destroyers”, others had placards with inscriptions such as “Onitsha Youths say No to Violence”, No to Fighting”, “No to Looting”, “Let Peace Reign” among Others.
Addressing the youths at Central School Odoakpu, the Chairman, Transition Committee for Onitsha South Local Government Area, Mr Emeka Asoanya said violence has never solved any problem, neither has crime.
Mr Asoanya pointed out that the youths of Onitsha South Local government Area are not known for violence or destruction of property, hence the need for them to rise and protect their community from hoodlums.
He urged the youths and residents of the area to desist from vandalization of public and private property and unite to restore normalcy in the area, adding that security is a collective responsibility.
On his part, the Mayor Anambra State Association of Town Union ASATU, Comrade Arinze Ifeajuna said the voice of the youths have been heard through the ENDSARS protest, pointing out that there is no gain in causing chaos in the State.
According to him the aim of the walk is to call for peace in the area.
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